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The “They are here” vs “You are there” sound topic
They are here is the same as you are there. 
Best songs to test speakers
The best songs to test your speakers on are the songs you will listen to once you have chosen your speakers.Case in point........From another op...Listening to mostly jazz, solo instruments and vocals I find my Martin Logan Spire hybrids to sound ... 
Which is the most important part of a stereo system?
I recently setup a pair of $26.00 3 way 12 inch woofer  speakers into another room than my usual.6 feet apart and sitting in the sweet spot.The sound was gloriuosly surprising.Airy..holographic...coming from forward behind and the sides...speakers... 
Dazed & Confused
I dare you.Sansui Sp-2000'sIf you.dont like them sell them it's that easy.It's a fact Rock and similar styles just dont "Jam" on high end speakers. 
There's a lot more bass in a 6.5" driver than most of you think
No there isn't.  
Axe to grind know it alls
Here is an example of a reply to one of my posts.....I posted that High End Audio is Sucking The Romance out of Music....Hello ishkabibil,    I have no idea what you're talking about but I'm going to teach you how to spend a romantic evening with... 
High End Audio......Sucking the Romance out of the Music?
@allFurther in this context.....to exaggerate or invent detail or incident.The old Camaro vs. The New CamaroThe Old Vette vs. The new Vette.. 
High End Audio......Sucking the Romance out of the Music?
@all...........Romance  in this context............ an emotional attraction or aura belonging to an especially heroic era, adventure, or activity. 
Frustrated with Vinly
Vinyl.....High expectations.....mostly disappointing.Digital....A decent dynamic listening experience that if you get it right "Jams"better than vinyl. 
There's a lot more bass in a 6.5" driver than most of you think
No there is not. And there never will be.There is a sense of Bass but not to real scale. 
So what's the better deal (honestly)?
The $27,500 would be better spent on a psychotherapist.  
Life is too short to buy someone else's favorite stereo gear
The used market is so yummy thanks to this mindset......Keep it up and spread the word. 
Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously.
What is it you are trying to understand?Ask yourself what is it you understand about another genre?Dont try and understand Jazz.Your sort of non connection to Coltrane just means its outside of your taste for listening.How many Yanni or Nana Masko... 
Double Advent
Great sounding systemDecent overall presentation. 
Speakers....What"s up?
And I also put some John Pattatuci on....And great results from tue 777sThey imaged magnificently too.